Principles of Arts, A/V, Technology & Communication
(8th graders)
Course Description from course catalog:
This yearlong class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. This course is a prerequisite for AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION I, II, & Ill and a foundation course for DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
This yearlong class is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. This course is a prerequisite for AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION I, II, & Ill and a foundation course for DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
Purpose:
Principles of Arts, Audio, Visual Technology Communication is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course is a prerequisite for Audio Video Production I, II & II and a foundation course for Digital and Interactive Media as well as preparing students for additional CTE courses. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
Students will have an opportunity to explore the digital and interactive media and arts as they learn real world employability skills using multiple software applications and completing project based assignments. They will also have 20% Independent Project time to explore their digital arts interests and complete various projects with teacher approval.
Course Overview:
This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. Some Concepts include:
Principles of Arts, Audio, Visual Technology Communication is offered for 1.0 unit of high school credit. This course is a prerequisite for Audio Video Production I, II & II and a foundation course for Digital and Interactive Media as well as preparing students for additional CTE courses. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
Students will have an opportunity to explore the digital and interactive media and arts as they learn real world employability skills using multiple software applications and completing project based assignments. They will also have 20% Independent Project time to explore their digital arts interests and complete various projects with teacher approval.
Course Overview:
This course offers students practical experience using Adobe Creative Suite in multimedia, print, and graphic design projects. Students will gain knowledge and proficiency in audio and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Audition; graphic design using digital cameras, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and explore computer animation using Adobe Flash. Some Concepts include:
- Copyright, Ethics, First Amendment, Freedom of Information Act & liability.
- Personal information management, file management & file sharing
- Principles and Elements of Design (Color Psychology, Typography, etc…)
- History of Art and Design and how it relates to cultures
- Fashion & Graphic Design
- Photo Composition
- Principles of Visuals (lighting, sound, storyboards, etc…)
- Mixing Music, Animation & Video Editing
- Career Opportunities in the field